“I was a member of the chorus from 1986 through 1991. OYC gave me many close friends which have lasted to this day.”
~ R. Brady
Start the holidays with the OYC ensembles!
The Chamber Singers, Miracles, and Concert Chorus will create an evening of music from around the world featuring music from around the globe, OYC favorites, and holiday tunes.
$25 General; $15 Youth; $10 OUSD
OYC Alumni? Join the Official OYC Alumni FB page for $5 off General Admission
Oakland Youth Chorus
The Oakland Youth Chorus (OYC), established in 1974, celebrates diverse communities through song. With the goal to build and foster multicultural understanding and respect, OYC brings together East Bay children and youth ages 7 –17 from different neighborhoods and cultural backgrounds.
The Oakland Youth Chorus provides Bay Area students with comprehensive music education. Combining repertoire from cultures around the world, performance opportunities, and a concrete foundation in music literacy, singers support their communities with performances for local schools, organizations, and cultural events each season. Financial aid is also made available on a case-by-case basis.
COVID Update: As of May 2023, OIGC does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are strongly recommended. Any updates in the future will be communicated and all participants in the organization are required to comply with OIGC's COVID Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
MEMBERS’ PORTALUpcoming
Events:
Oakland Youth Chorus Ensembles
Miracles: Elementary Chorus (2nd to 5th Grade)
Elementary Singers (Miracles) begin to build music foundation through the use of a Kodály based curriculum, body percussion, healthy vocal techniques, and performance practice. This ensemble prepares a wide variety of music from diverse world cultures. These singers perform in community events as well at both the traditional Holiday and Spring concerts.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Once a week - MONDAYS 4:45PM to 5:45PM
September to December; Jan to May
$150 per semester
Concert Chorus: Middle School (5th to 9th Grade)
Concert Chorus members work on building a solid foundation in Music Theory, rhythm and sight reading through a Kodály based curriculum. Concert Chorus members gain confidence singing music in two-part, three-part, four-part and five-part harmony in different languages. Singers acquire vocal skills including the correct use of the head voice, breath support, vowel formation, and consonant placement.
Concert Chorus performs in all-OYC concerts (December and May) and semi-annual tours. In addition, Concert Chorus will perform in outside gigs and events throughout the year
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Twice a week - TUES/THUR 4:30PM to 5:45PM
August to December; January to May
$300 per semester
Chamber Singers: High School (9th to 12 Grade)
Chamber Singers focus on advanced singing techniques, singing with confidence from different genres of classical, jazz, 20th century, spiritual, pop, and world music. These singers will sing in three-part, four-part and five-part harmony, and learn stage presence and performance skills.
Chamber Singers perform in all OYC concerts (December and May), as a stand-alone ensemble and with Concert Chorus in numerous public and community performances throughout the year.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Twice a week - TUES/THUR 5:30PM to 7:00PM
August to December; January to May
$300 per semester